Chapter 1350
Zhou Xiaomeng's Choice, Another Old Friend, Professor Zhu from Project 1100, Super
Haiyan County is the town closest to Factory 211.
The county town was very small, with only one main street running east to west, which later became Xihai Street, while the side streets running north to south were cramped.
The supply and marketing cooperative is located at a crossroads, which used to be the busiest place in Haiyan.
After Factory 211 was built, the barbershop next door became extremely popular because of its excellent barber skills.
Heart of beauty in everyone.
This barbershop quickly became the most popular weekend destination for the female employees of Factory 211, and its popularity even surpassed that of the supply and marketing cooperative.
At this moment, Zhou Xiaomeng was doing her hair, but she seemed restless, as if there was something difficult to figure out.
"Lady, what do you think of this hairstyle?"
It wasn't until the hairdresser stopped scissors and smiled, gesturing for her to look in the mirror, that Zhou Xiaomeng snapped out of her daze.
"Ah... okay, that's fine, thank you, Master."
She gave a perfunctory reply, pulled out a few small bills from her pocket, handed them to the barber, and hurriedly pushed open the door of the barbershop.
The wind outside carried sand and dust as Zhou Xiaomeng walked slowly along the narrow street.
Her steps seemed so hesitant, walking and stopping, and every few steps she couldn't help but look back, like a little deer lingering on the edge of a trap.
At this moment, she seemed to be standing at a crossroads of fate.
To move forward or backward.
The direction she takes not only determines her itinerary today, but also her life choices.
Not far from the street where Zhou Xiaomeng was wandering, there was a small state-run restaurant.
Li Aiguo slowly savored his butter tea while looking outside.
The butter tea here is very authentic and tastes great.
"Should I call for reinforcements to close in? Once we catch her, we'll definitely be able to find out who she was meeting with?" Old Cat, who didn't like butter tea, said while munching on a flatbread.
"This time, let's do it my way. Give her a chance."
After saying that, Li Aiguo put down his chopsticks, stood up, and walked towards the large off-road vehicle.
Seeing this, the old cat rolled its eyes helplessly.
He forced the remaining large piece of bread into his mouth, choked so badly his eyes rolled back, quickly grabbed the water bottle on the table and gulped down a mouthful of water before hurrying after him.
"Should I go see him or not..."
At the street corner, Zhou Xiaomeng was still struggling with her inner turmoil, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes.
Just then, a large SUV drove up from behind and stopped in front of her.
"Oh, it's Comrade Zhou Xiaomeng. How's it going? Your hair's all done. Are we going back to Factory 211? Shall we go back together?"
The car window slowly rolled down, revealing Li Aiguo's face, which had a half-smile on it.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhou Xiaomeng finally made up her mind.
"Thank you, I was just about to go back."
The moment Zhou Xiaomeng opened the car door, a strange sense of relief suddenly welled up inside her.
The seemingly easygoing man in front of her had unknowingly helped her make the right choice.
Watching this scene from the back row, the old cat smiled faintly and shook his head inwardly.
This Li Aiguo is ruthless in dealing with enemy agents.
He was known as the "Living Yama" by the Dieters, but he was still soft-hearted towards his comrades.
Old Cat wondered to himself, if he were in charge, would he have also chosen to arrest people directly?
Maybe.
Once Zhou Xiaomeng got into the car, she seemed to have let go of her burdens and became more lively.
"Comrade Patriot, what a coincidence! What brings you to the county town today?"
“There is a batch of materials that need to be shipped back. As you know, it seems that Dieter has been eyeing Factory 211 recently, so we must be careful.”
Even Old Cat was worried and insisted on accompanying me on this trip himself.
When he said the word "Dieter," Li Aiguo deliberately emphasized it.
Upon hearing this, a hint of panic flashed in Zhou Xiaomeng's eyes.
She bit her lip, remained silent for a moment, and looked at Li Aiguo's profile before asking, "Comrade Aiguo... I... may I ask you a question?"
What should I do if there's something I really can't decide on and don't know how to choose?
"Oh? Can't make up your mind? I'm an expert at this kind of thing."
It's very simple. If it's your personal matter, then follow your truest feelings and do whatever makes you happy.
But if this matter involves official business, or issues related to confidentiality regulations…
Li Aiguo paused, his tone becoming serious: "Then there is no need for any hesitation. You must report to the organization immediately! Trusting the organization is the only way out."
Li Aiguo's words struck Zhou Xiaomeng's heart like a heavy hammer, shattering the last shred of hope in her heart.
She took a deep breath, bit her lip, and said, "Comrade Aiguo, do you still remember Chen Wencai?"
"Is he the one who chose to leave because he couldn't stand the hardships here?" Li Aiguo vaguely remembered.
"Yes, it was him just two days ago. Chen Wencai suddenly arrived in Haiyan County."
He sent me a message through someone, saying that he was getting married soon and wanted to see me one last time before the wedding.
I...I originally intended to report to the organization, but..."
Zhou Xiaomeng didn't continue, and Li Aiguo understood.
In this day and age, if such a situation involving a past romantic relationship between a man and a woman were to spread, the gossip and rumors would be overwhelming, and it would definitely bring her a lot of trouble.
It's only natural that she had reservations.
"So, you want to see Chen Wencai on your own? Behind the organization's back?" Old Cat, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke coldly.
"I...I didn't!" Zhou Xiaomeng was startled by the old cat, her body shrank back abruptly, and she buried her head even lower.
"Alright." Li Aiguo glanced at Lao Mao through the rearview mirror and waved his hand to stop him from continuing to put pressure on him.
"Comrade Zhou Xiaomeng, don't panic."
Let me tell you, the fact that Chen Wencai suddenly appeared in Haiyan County at this critical juncture is itself extremely suspicious!
Where did he ask you to meet?
Since she had already spoken up, Zhou Xiaomeng decided to steel herself and reveal everything.
"He...he said he wanted to meet me this afternoon in that dead-end alley behind the supply and marketing cooperative."
She didn't know what to do, but she knew that the man in front of her could help her.
Li Aiguo didn't say anything, but slowly parked the car on the side of the road, then reached out of the car window and made a tactical gesture towards the distance outside.
To Zhou Xiaomeng's astonishment and shock, a woman with short, ear-length hair walked briskly from the street corner and stood outside the car window.
Zhou Xiaomeng recognized this woman; she was the one who had her hair done at the hair salon just now.
"Notify Team One that the target is behind the supply and marketing cooperative. Use Plan Three: keep a close watch on him, but do not alert him."
"Understood!" The woman turned and quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Xiaomeng felt a strong sense of lingering fear.
It turned out that her supposedly secretive actions had long been exposed to the security department.
If I had actually walked into that alley just now... the consequences would have been unimaginable!
"Comrade Patriot, you...you were just helping me?"
Li Aiguo turned his head and looked at her calmly: "No, the only one who can help you is yourself."
The fact that you hesitated outside the barbershop but ultimately chose to get into my car shows that you still have principles, and that you're not a big problem.
However, the next step is to prove to the organization that you have no connection with Chen Wencai, this suspected Diet member, and that you did not participate in his sabotage activities. We also need your full cooperation in our operation.
Zhou Xiaomeng nodded vigorously: "I'll cooperate! I'll definitely cooperate fully with the organization!"
She knew very well that this was an opportunity given to her by Li Aiguo.
Behind the supply and marketing cooperative in Haiyan County, in a dense forest.
Chen Wencai smoked while looking around, hoping that figure would appear.
He would succeed if he could get even the slightest bit of top-secret information about the "Super Mushroom Egg" from Zhou Xiaomeng.
Then his trip abroad is now a done deal.
Those people had promised him that once he got the information, he would have everything he could want: US dollars, a mansion, and more.
As for what consequences this might bring to Zhou Xiaomeng?
Sorry, that's not even on Chen Wencai's radar.
"Zhou Xiaomeng, blame it on the fact that you didn't come back with me back then."
At that moment, footsteps sounded, and Chen Wencai looked up and saw Zhou Xiaomeng. His eyes lit up.
"Xiaomeng! You really came! I knew it, I knew you still cared about me, you would definitely come..."
As you know, I have always loved you.
But... but fate has played a cruel trick on us, and it might not work out.
I've risked coming to you today because I want to ask you to do one last thing for me.
Zhou Xiaomeng stopped and stood a few steps away from him.
She looked at the man in front of her, who was once familiar but now seemed utterly unfamiliar, and felt a mix of emotions.
She took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice calm: "What is it? Tell me."
"Actually... it really is just a trivial matter."
Haven't you always worked at Factory 211?
I heard that Professor Zhu recently came from Shanghai.
I remember when we were in school, you were Professor Zhu's most outstanding student.
When he comes this time, you'll probably be his assistant again, right?
What secret project is he undertaking in the Northwest this time?
Zhou Xiaomeng's last hope was dashed, and she said coldly, "Chen Wencai, do you want me to leak secrets?"
Do you even know what you're doing?!
"Xiaomeng! Don't say such hurtful things!"
Seeing her attitude, Chen Wencai's face turned ferocious.
"You wronged me back then! If you hadn't refused to help me and let that damned train driver kick me out in public, making me lose face, I wouldn't be in this state today!"
Before Chen Wencai could finish speaking, he suddenly drew a dagger and held it to Zhou Xiaomeng's neck.
“Zhou Xiaomeng, let me tell you the truth! If you don’t obediently tell me Professor Zhu’s information today, you won’t be leaving this forest alive!”
Even though Zhou Xiaomeng knew that Chen Wencai had gone astray, she never expected that Chen Wencai would actually use a knife on her.
Suppressing her fear, Zhou Xiaomeng sneered, "Chen Wencai... do you think you're so smart? You've been discovered long ago. You can't escape!"
"What a joke! To get here, I didn't even dare use a letter of introduction, and I didn't stay in any guesthouses. No one could have discovered me. Hiccup!"
Before Chen Wencai could finish his boastful words, his voice abruptly stopped, as if someone had suddenly grabbed a duck by the neck.
Because, without him noticing, the back of his head was suddenly pressed firmly against a hard, tubular object!
That chilling feeling, exuding an aura of death, instantly pierced through his scalp.
"Drop the dagger in your hand."
A demonic voice rang out.
Immediately afterwards, a crisp "click" sounded.
That was the mechanical clicking sound of a gun's hammer and trigger spring being turned with one hand!
Chen Wencai didn't panic. Instead, he tightened his grip on the dagger: "You...you mustn't do anything rash! I have a hostage..."
"Hostage?" A contemptuous sneer came from behind. "Do you really think your hand is faster at slitting her throat, or my bullet?"
"The Type 54 pistol in my hand uses 7.62mm bullets."
"The muzzle velocity of this bullet is as high as 420 meters per second."
In other words, it leaves the barrel several times faster than you can blink.
"Once this bullet enters your brain cavity through the back of your head, it will churn wildly inside your brain and instantly tear your brain tissue apart."
Those shattered skull fragments will ravage your skull, mixed with your flesh and blood.
If it hits the brainstem, you'll die instantly within one to two seconds, without even a twitch of the nerve reflex!
"At that time, the hostages will naturally be rescued unharmed."
The only problem is that your brains might get on my clothes, which are brand new.
So, let's save ourselves some trouble. Just put the knife down. What do you think of my suggestion?
Standing behind Chen Wencai was Li Aiguo.
In his previous life, Li Aiguo always felt that the plots of certain police and gangster action movies were outrageous and absurd.
In the film, the criminals casually hold hostages with a broken dagger, unable to even do the most basic thing like using the hostages to shield themselves, yet they manage to force dozens of fully armed SWAT officers outside to retreat step by step.
Every time he saw this, he found it utterly ridiculous.
Five paces away, the gun is fast.
Within five steps, the gun is faster.
This is only a 7.62 mm bullet. If it were a 12.7 mm heavy sniper bullet, one shot would be enough to blow half of your head off.
Li Aiguo's voice may not be scary, but you can feel the springs vibrating little by little.
Chen Wencai realized that the man behind him was definitely not joking.
He really dared to fire! And without hesitation!
Chen Wencai loosened his grip, the dagger fell to the ground, and he immediately knelt down.
At this moment, Zhou Xiaomeng was so frightened that she turned pale and could not stand steadily. Li Aiguo went over and helped her up.
At this moment, Chen Wencai, who was kneeling on the ground, raised his head and saw the face of the man in front of him who looked like a god of death.
"You, you are the train driver from back then."
Li Aiguo looked down at him and said, "Chen Wencai, we meet again."
"Chen Wencai, we meet again. Tell me, what brings you here?"
The interrogation room of the security department of Factory 211 was dimly lit.
Li Aiguo sat in the middle of the interrogation table, with Lao Mao and Zhang Yan, the head of the security department, beside him.
After Chen Wencai was brought back, it immediately alarmed Factory 211. In particular, the matter also involved Professor Zhu and the development of the Super Mushroom Egg.
Upon learning of this, Director Li was also terrified and broke out in a cold sweat. Now, the Super Mushroom Egg project is gradually unfolding.
If the enemy were to gain control of the research sites, manufacturing facilities, or even the personnel involved, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Therefore, Director Li immediately assigned Zhang Yan to represent Factory 211 in the matter and to find out the truth. Chen Wencai was not the kind of trained Dieter who had never seen anything like this before, and at this moment he had already slumped into his chair.
"I...I'm here to see Zhou Xiaomeng. I'm getting married, and I want to say goodbye to her."
However, Chen Wencai also knew that if he told the truth, he might get shot.
"You're about to die, and you still dare to spout nonsense!" Zhang Yan roared in anger, slamming his hand on the table.
With a loud bang, Chen Wencai trembled all over.
"Chen Wencai, do you think we're bluffing you? We've already retrieved all your files, and even sent someone to Shanghai's Factory 267 to conduct an on-site investigation!"
"I... I just haven't been putting in much effort at work lately, what kind of serious crime is that? Why make such a big deal out of it? I came to catch up with Zhou Xiaomeng, what law did I break!"
Chen Wencai stubbornly refused to admit his mistake.
Zhang Yan was about to lose his temper when Li Aiguo stopped him.
He walked around the interrogation table and stepped up to Chen Wencai.
His tall figure cast a shadow, completely enveloping Chen Wencai.
"Chen Wencai, you're a graduate of Qinghua University, right? How much has your family sacrificed to raise you?"
Not only is your tuition completely free, but you also receive a monthly living allowance of ten yuan. You should know that many people in the commune don't even earn ten yuan a year these days.
Chen Wencai grunted and turned his head away, not daring to look Li Aiguo in the eye.
Li Aiguo continued, "After you graduated from university, you were directly assigned to Factory 267 in Shanghai."
Your monthly salary is sixty-two yuan! Sixty-two yuan!
This is a salary that many ordinary workers could never achieve in their entire lives! But what was the result?
Instead of being grateful, you are insatiable, feeling that you have been wronged and that your talents have been wasted.
So, you had ulterior motives, wanting to exchange secrets for your so-called wealth and status, right?
You're a traitor!
These words struck Chen Wencai like a knife to his sore spot, and he suddenly became agitated and blurted out the words.
"Someone as talented as me could earn five thousand dollars a month if I were abroad!"
That's US dollars! Enough to live in a big villa and drive a luxury car! But here? I…”
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Wencai's eyes widened suddenly.
He realized he had misspoke.
Once words are spoken, they are like water spilled; it's too late to take them back.
Zhang Yan's eyes widened. He had thought he would have to deal with it for a while, but Li Aiguo's few words had made the kid let slip the secret.
No wonder he could spot Zhou Xiaomeng's flaws at a glance.
Li Aiguo smiled and lit a cigarette: "Alright, Chen Wencai."
Stop beating around the bush and tell me, what's the name of your contact?
"That man... his name is Zhang Keshan, his English name is Pete. I was fooled by him."
Chen Wencai knew he couldn't escape his fate, so he honestly told the whole story.
Li Aiguo listened quietly, but felt only a sense of absurdity and sorrow.
Ultimately, this story begins with Chen Wencai deserting from Factory 211 and returning to Factory 267 in Shanghai.
Someone like him, who deserted halfway through his mission, should have been severely punished.
However, the leaders of Factory 267 were broad-minded and, considering his young age, did not investigate further and arranged for him to return to his original position.
However, for someone like Chen Wencai, promotion is out of the question; he won't be eligible for it for at least the next few years.
In addition, his colleagues also pointed fingers at him.
Chen Wencai felt discriminated against, so he started to live a life of working sporadically, often sneaking out to hang out with shady characters.
He soon met a beautiful girl.
The girl claimed to be the daughter of a leader, and that once they got married, she would transfer Chen Wencai out of Factory 267 to become a leader in the research institute.
Blinded by lust and blinded by greed, Chen Wencai took the bait without hesitation and soon ended up in the same bed with the girl.
But the real show had only just begun.
He had just finished enjoying himself when Zhang Keshan and his men broke down the door and caught the two in bed together.
Zhang Keshan, his face contorted with rage, accused Chen Wencai of raping his sister. After a barrage of threats and beatings, he forced Chen Wencai to write a tearful "confession" and a "rogue's confession."
Now, Chen Wencai was completely at the mercy of the authorities.
Subsequently, Zhang Keshan revealed his true intentions.
He wanted information about Factory 211's "super mushroom egg".
If he doesn't cooperate obediently, that "confession" will be on the desk of the security department of Factory 267 tomorrow, ruining his reputation and sending him to jail for life.
If the deal goes through, Zhang Keshan promised to arrange a way for him to go to the other side of the ocean to enjoy a life of luxury.
"I was really forced into this," Chen Wencai said, covering his head.
"Zhang Keshan forced me to do it all. If you want to arrest someone, arrest Zhang Keshan instead."
Li Aiguo looked at him coldly, then waved his hand, signaling the clerk next to him who was in charge of taking notes to push the transcript over.
"Sign and put your fingerprint on."
It would be too offensive to say a single word to such a spineless coward who forgets his roots and has no moral compass.
It was already evening when the trial of Chen Wencai was completed.
As soon as Li Aiguo stepped out of the interrogation room, he saw Director Li walking over with a comrade wearing a gray Zhongshan suit.
"Aiguo, let me introduce you. This is Professor Zhu, who is currently working in Project 1100."
The so-called Project 1100 was a follow-up to Project 639. The code name signified the creation of a hydrogen bomb with a total weight of about 1 ton and an explosive yield of 100 million tons.
The theoretical part of the project was completed in a research institute in Shanghai.
"Professor Zhu, hello, hello." Li Aiguo had met Professor Zhu twice before, and this was the first time he had greeted him.
Just like in later newspapers, Professor Zhu was thin but energetic, clearly a man who was dedicated to his work.
"Comrade Patriot, I've heard of you before. Old Huang has praised you to the skies. You made a great contribution to the production of the mushroom eggs."
Professor Zhu held Li Aiguo's hand tightly and said, "But I came here today to thank you for helping Zhou Xiaomeng."
"You may not know this, but Zhou Xiaomeng is the daughter of an old friend of mine."
Before my old friend passed away, she asked me to take care of her.
This girl is very intelligent and could very well make significant contributions to nuclear research. It would be such a pity if her talents were wasted because of this.
Professor Zhu's words sounded confusing, but everyone present understood them.
In matters of secrecy, the principle has always been: better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free.
If Zhou Xiaomeng were to meet with Chen Wencai, who was suspected of being involved, in private, even if she didn't say or agree to anything, it would still be a serious violation of organizational discipline.
With this stain on her record, it will be impossible for her to access any core, confidential work in the future.
They absolutely cannot pass the political vetting stage.
This may sound unfair, but in order to maintain maximum secrecy, it is inevitable to suffer some injustice.
"Professor Zhu, you're too kind. Zhou Xiaomeng brought it up to me on her own initiative. Comrade Zhou Xiaomeng has a very high level of ideological awareness," Li Aiguo said with a smile.
Professor Zhu already knew about this from Zhou Xiaomeng, so how could he not understand what Li Aiguo meant when he heard Li Aiguo say this?
"Thank you very much. Come on, it's my treat tonight, I'll treat you all to a good meal."
Li Aiguo was also interested in learning about Project 1100, so he readily agreed.
Professor Zhu held a rather special position in the Ninth Bureau, so Director Li immediately ordered the canteen to prepare food and drinks.
Li Aiguo was about to go to the cafeteria when he thought for a moment and said, "Professor Zhu, I have a few things to take care of here. You go ahead, I'll be right there."
"Okay, okay." Professor Zhu nodded and left.
As soon as Professor Zhu left, Li Aiguo looked at the old cat.
"Notify our comrades in Shanghai that we can make the arrests."
Shanghai, Grand Cinema.
This is the most luxurious cinema in Shanghai. It's a Class A cinema with soft seating and air conditioning in the summer.
Of course, the ticket price is not cheap, costing a full dollar per ticket.
At this moment, under the dim light, Zhang Keshan's attention was not on the movie at all, and his hand had already reached into the clothes of the girl next to him.
"Brother Zhang, not here. This isn't like before liberation. If someone finds out, we'll be in big trouble."
"What's there to be afraid of?"
Zhang Keshan chuckled wickedly, grabbed Hu Meili's waist, and forcibly pulled her up.
"Come on, this lousy movie is no good. Come back to my apartment with me."
The two walked out of the screening room one after the other, and headed out along the dimly lit corridor.
"Hu Meili, I, Zhang Keshan, have had many women in my life, but you are the only one I have ever truly loved."
Before liberation, Hu Meili was a third-rate socialite and actress who frequented Shanghai's bustling streets. She had seen all sorts of men from all walks of life.
She knew perfectly well that the man in front of her was ruthless, a smooth talker, and had no sincerity whatsoever.
But she didn't care; everyone was just using each other.
"Brother Zhang, can you really take me out?"
"Of course, Xiaomei's family has already agreed. As soon as we get the information, we can leave by boat immediately. There will be a generous reward and a big villa there."
"But……"
Hu Meili frowned slightly. "I'm a little worried about that good-for-nothing Chen Wencai. What if he messes things up?"
"What's there to worry about? I know your abilities. Didn't you have him completely under your thumb?" As he spoke, Zhang Keshan patted Hu Meili's buttocks.
Hu Meili then gave a coquettish sigh, feigning a wronged look: "Oh dear, it's all for your sake that I had to go and keep Chen Wencai company!"
Brother Zhang, my heart belongs entirely to you.
Chen Wencai, that kid, looks young and strong, but he's a complete waste in bed, not even half as good as you.
Every time I'm with him, I feel utterly disgusted.
"Hahaha! So sensible!" Zhang Keshan was overjoyed by these words and laughed heartily twice.
"Don't worry, my darling, after it's all done, I'll let you personally castrate that good-for-nothing to vent your anger!"
The two chatted and laughed as they walked out of the movie theater.
As soon as he stepped onto the steps, Zhang Keshan's laughter stopped abruptly.
Because two men in gray Zhongshan suits were staring at him from not far away.
"run!"
Only this one thought flashed through Zhang Keshan's mind.
He shoved Hu Meili aside and turned to run back into the crowd at the movie theater.
However, before he could take two steps, two burly men dressed in gray Zhongshan suits appeared behind him, blocking his retreat.
A four-faced song.
Zhang Keshan's face turned ashen.
A man in a Zhongshan suit walked up unhurriedly, took out his identification from his pocket, and waved it in front of Zhang Keshan:
"Zhang Keshan, right? Your affair has been exposed. Come with us."
The night in Shanghai remains as vibrant and dazzling as ever.
When Li Aiguo learned that Zhang Keshan had been arrested, he was clinking glasses with Professor Zhu.
"Patriotism, Professor Huang told me you have a lot of research on mushroom eggs, especially on detonation methods?" Professor Zhu, after having a few drinks, spoke more freely.
In addition, the people around them were very discreet and had no taboos.
Li Aiguo drank his wine and said with a smile, "Professor Zhu, you flatter me. Back when we were doing research, Professor Huang and the others were the ones who were busy. I just offered a little suggestion."
"Your little suggestion is remarkable; it saved us more than a year."
Professor Zhu exclaimed in admiration, and then said, "Actually, I came here this time for two reasons. One is to arrange follow-up work, and the other is that the theoretical research of Project 1100 has encountered some minor troubles."
Li Aiguo did not respond at this moment, but listened quietly.
Professor Zhu continued, "We want to build a real super mushroom egg, but there is a lot of controversy about how to detonate it. Some comrades think we should learn from the Taylor-Ulam configuration of the American family, but we lack the corresponding materials."
Another professor has proposed a novel configuration, but it is still in the research stage.
Li Aiguo understood instantly.
One of the challenges of the Super Mushroom Egg is that it's difficult to detonate.
As a result, each company has come up with many solutions.
The Mei family uses the Teller-Ulam configuration, which is a strategy of radiative implosion, that is, compressing the thermonuclear charge through radiative implosion.
In this way, nuclear fusion reactions can truly take place.
The Russians are really unfair.
In 53, the RDS-6S Super Mushroom Egg was detonated, using a mille-feuille configuration.
Rather than calling it a super mushroom egg, it's more accurate to call it an enhanced mushroom egg, as it essentially still underwent a nuclear fission reaction.
If the RDS-6S can be considered a super mushroom egg, then our super mushroom egg has been successfully developed.
Back then, what Li Aiguo dropped from his plane was the Super Mushroom Egg.
Therefore, the detonation method is particularly important, and to some extent determines the nature of the mushroom egg.
Li Aiguo pondered for a moment and said, "The mushroom egg is made by using conventional explosives to propel one piece of subcritical uranium-235 at high speed toward another piece, synthesizing it into a supercritical mass and triggering a chain reaction."
So, could we use the mushroom egg as the detonator for the Super Mushroom Egg?
"Among them, lithium deuteride materials and neutron chain reaction models can be used to solve the problem of self-sustaining combustion of thermonuclear fuels."
Professor Zhu's eyes lit up.
Using mushroom eggs as triggers is not unusual; Xiaomei's family does it this way.
However, using lithium deuteride materials and neutron chain reactions to solve the problem is rare.
This coincides with the theory proposed by a professor in Room 13.
"The amount of theoretical calculation involved is too large. Even with the computers you sent, it's still very difficult. Our Thirteenth Division has already collaborated with several research institutes, but we still haven't figured it out," Professor Zhu sighed.
Li Aiguo smiled and said, "It's quite a coincidence. The Red Star Computing Institute is planning to develop a supercomputer specifically for computing. I think I can be of help."
"A computer specifically designed for computation?"
“Yes, I call this kind of computer a supercomputer, or supercomputer for short. Its biggest feature is its fast computing speed, which is thousands of times faster than that of a conventional computer,” Li Aiguo said.
Upon hearing this, Professor Zhu became excited.
(End of this chapter)